Cell Structure and Function

Which of the following structures is NOT involved in bacterial adhesion?

• Fimbriae
• Pili
• Flagella
• Capsule

Which of the following is NOT a function of fimbriae in bacteria?

• Attachment to surfaces
• Formation of biofilms
• Facilitating motility
• Colonization of host tissues

What is the main structural difference between plant and animal cells?

• Presence of ribosomes
• Presence of mitochondria
• Presence of plastids in plant cells
• Presence of a plasma membrane

Which of the following statements about inclusion bodies is correct?

• They are membrane-bound organelles
• They are exclusive to eukaryotic cells
• They are not membrane-bound
• They are involved in DNA replication

What is the function of the nucleoid in prokaryotes?

• Producing ATP
• Synthesizing proteins
• Holding the genetic material
• Storing lipids